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Facts about homelessnes in New Mexico

There have been over 20000 new homeless people in New Mexico over the past year.

Food banks in New Mexico feed 70000 families weekly.

There are 12 homeless people in every ten thousand people in New Mexico. In the US population, there are 7.9 homeless for every 10 people in the USA.

Sources

• As many as 20,000 New Mexicans experience homelessness over the course of the year
• Hunger On and Off the Reservation
• Interested in advocating to end homelessness in New Mexico